A fishing rod is used for fishing in Minecraft. Fish are an unlimited resource, so having a rod ready in your inventory makes good sense.

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Steps

Method 1 of 3: Sourcing the materials

1

Find three sticks. Sticks are obtained by placing two wooden planks into the crafting grid.

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2

Find two pieces of string. String is obtained by killing spiders and cave spiders. It can also be obtained by destroying cobwebs or tripwires.

Method 2 of 3: Crafting the rod

1

Place the three sticks and two pieces of string into the crafting grid. Align the items as follows:

Place one stick in the center slot, one in the top right hand slot and one in the bottom left hand slot.

Place the string in the two leftover right hand column slots, right beneath the top right hand stick.

2

Craft the fishing rod. To place the rod in your inventory, shift click or drag it.

Method 3 of 3: Using the fishing rod

1

Go to an area with water. Be aware that you're likely to catch more fish when it's raining than when it isn't.

2

Right click to cast the rod when it's in your character's hand. Wait for the bobber to dip and right click again to reel it in.

It is possible to cast a rod while underwater. The bobber will float to the top.

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Fishing rods can activate pressure plates. They can also hook boats and mine carts.

Fishing rods can be used as a leash for your dog or cat.

Fishing rods can be used to hook a mob; this could be used if you want to melee enemies instead of using a bow. This can very dangerous, especially with a creeper, so don't do it unless you're sure of what you're doing.

Fishing rods can clear away ghast fireballs.

The bobber can be hard to see if you cast it directly in front. Try to cast it to the left, then turn it slightly to the right so that it's easier to spot.

Fishing rods also pull sand.

Each fishing rod can be cast and reeled in 65 times. After that, it will break and you'll need to craft a new one. Unless you enchant it with Unbreaking, Then it will last longer

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Fishing Rods can pull in junk including bows and Fishing rods that are both enchanted

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